Ignitius Ejem

Detail-oriented risk and compliance professional with over 3 years of hands-on experience in risk analysis, internal audit, conflict and compliance case management, internal controls evaluation, and regulatory reporting. Demonstrated ability to manage comprehensive risk registers, investigate compliance incidents end-to-end, and produce accurate and timely documentation for senior management and Board-level stakeholders. Strong foundation in AML compliance, conflict of interest principles, and regulatory frameworks.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Power BI, QuickBooks, and SAGE ERP. Effective communicator who consistently meets tight deadlines under pressure.

Assistant Manager – Risk and Compliance at CEMES (2025-08 – Present)

• Managed a comprehensive risk register ensuring 100% of identified risks across group, departmental, and franchise levels were tracked, documented, monitored, and escalated within agreed timelines.
• Led compliance breach investigations with thorough end-to-end documentation, resolving 100% of incidents within 30 days.
• Designed and operationalized an Enterprise Risk Management Framework that reduced operational, credit, and liquidity risks by 25% within 12 months.
• Conducted quarterly and annual compliance audits across all business units, verifying availability of sufficient, reliable information to support conclusions.
• Produced monthly risk and compliance reports for senior management and the Board of Directors, with timely escalation of high-risk areas.
• Developed a real-time risk monitoring dashboard using Excel and Power BI, improving early detection of high-risk trends by 24%.
• Delivered compliance training to 103 employees, reducing policy breaches by 40% within 6 months.
• Updated and obtained Board approval for 15 key policies including AML, Lending, Credit, Procurement, Finance, and ESG policies.
• Maintained 100% on-time submission of all regulatory reports, avoiding sanctions.
• Coordinated Business Continuity Planning (BCP), ensuring annual testing of critical processes within set timelines.

Audit, Risk and Compliance Officer at Micro-Cap Holdings (2024-01 – 2025-08)

• Conducted comprehensive financial and operational audits across multiple departments achieving a 30% improvement in compliance rates through actionable audit recommendations.
• Identified and mitigated financial risks, reducing discrepancies by 20% through targeted internal control improvements.
• Maintained financial records and conducted regular account reconciliations using QuickBooks, improving accuracy by 25%.
• Analyzed and tracked invoices and processed accounts payable/receivable, reducing processing time by 30% through automation.
• Prepared audit and compliance reports with structured findings to support regulatory filings, tax preparation, and financial planning.
• Conducted research and analysis of financial KPIs to guide executive decision-making and resource allocation.

Audit, Risk and Quality Intern at Micro-Cap Holdings (2023-10 – 2024-01)

• Conducted risk assessments and internal control evaluations, preparing structured audit reports with improvement recommendations.
• Streamlined data collection and analysis processes, improving workflow efficiency and accuracy by 25%.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and organizational policies.
• Supported design and delivery of compliance training programs to improve staff understanding of regulatory obligations.

Finance Intern at Kikwetu Foundation (2023-06 – 2023-10)

• Maintained detailed daily financial records in SAGE with 100% compliance with internal financial policies.
• Prepared and tracked branch budgets and donor fund allocations, enabling accurate monthly financial planning.

Finance Intern at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kenya (2022-08 – 2023-05)

• Supported budget management, financial forecasting, and preparation of accurate financial statements in compliance with government financial regulations.
• Identified inefficiencies in accounts payable processes, recommending solutions that reduced processing time by 30%.
• Supported training program development to improve staff understanding of financial compliance obligations.

Bachelor of Finance – Second Class Upper Honours in Finance – KCA University, Kenya (2023)